Whilst many European heavyweight nations flattered to deceive in France there were some surprise performances at Euro 2016 from a couple of the tournament debutants.

Wales captured the hearts and minds of football fans around the continent.

It was a vintage campaign for the Dragons, who made a run to the semi-finals in their first ever appearance in the tournament.

It was a run that saw Chris Coleman’s men thrash Russia 3-0 in the group stage, beat Northern Ireland in the round of 16, Belgium in the quarters but end in the last four against eventual winners Portugal.